Reborn as a Fake Heiress Marrying the Tycoon novel Chapter 967

Chapter 967: Apologize

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Gu Zi immediately saw through the housekeeper’s thoughts and seized the moment. With her usual disarming smile, she said, “It’s really not a big deal. My sister-in-law here and Mrs. Huang may have had a bit of a misunderstanding earlier, so I brought her over to make amends. And, of course, I made this cheesecake for Mrs. Huang—just a little gesture of goodwill. After all, we’re neighbors, and it’s always better to stay on good terms, isn’t it?”

The housekeeper’s expression softened noticeably.

So they’d come to apologize? That made more sense. Her madam, after all, was a distinguished lady from the capital—how could Gu Zi, of all people, dare to disrespect her? Of course, she couldn’t. And here was the proof: a personal visit and an apology.

The housekeeper also remembered how much her madam had been craving Gu Zi’s cakes. Why, she had even set her pride aside and tried to ask Gu Zi for the recipe.

That venture had ended disastrously, with the madam storming back in a foul mood after being humiliated at the Su household. Naturally, the servants had borne the brunt of her temper ever since. But now that Gu Zi was here, bearing a peace offering, surely the madam’s spirits would improve.

Having calculated all this, the housekeeper’s demeanor became less frosty. “Ah, so you’re here to reconcile with our madam. Very well, wait here. I’ll go and fetch her.”

As soon as the housekeeper turned her back, Su Jing’s irritation boiled over. She delivered an imaginary kick in the air toward the retreating figure and muttered to Gu Zi, “I knew it—like master, like servant. That Huang woman is insufferable, and her housekeeper is just as arrogant.”

Gu Zi gave her a light tug on the arm and a playful grin. “Patience. We’re here to gather information, remember? You don’t want to ruin our chances, do you?”

Su Jing huffed but fell silent, standing obediently by Gu Zi’s side while they waited.

At the staircase landing, the housekeeper, now safely out of sight, quickened her pace to find Huang Fei. She found her in the study, overseeing her son Xu Sheng as he worked through an English listening exercise.

“Well, well, if it isn’t you two,” she drawled, her tone as cold as the marble beneath their feet. “Gu Zi, you’ve brought your sister-in-law to apologize? Now, that’s a surprise. But tell me, does she even mean it? From what I saw earlier, she seemed pretty fearless.”

Gu Zi’s smile didn’t waver, but there was a noticeable edge to it now. “Mrs. Huang,” she said, her tone even but firm, “I heard all about what happened earlier. My sister-in-law admits she was wrong to argue with you. But I must clarify—she wasn’t making excuses when she said I’d been out all morning. It’s true.”

She paused, letting her words hang in the air before continuing, “Of course, misunderstandings happen. That’s why I brought her here—to apologize in person. And I made this cake especially for you as a token of goodwill. But if you feel you can’t forgive what happened, we’ll take our leave. Su Jing, let’s go.”

Gu Zi’s words were polite, but they carried an unmistakable undertone of dignity and resolve. She wasn’t about to let Huang Fei trample all over them.

Su Jing, who had been bracing herself to take all the blame if necessary, was momentarily stunned. She’d thought Gu Zi might throw her under the bus for the sake of their mission, but instead, Gu Zi had stood up for her.

In that moment, Su Jing felt a surge of admiration. To have someone as sharp, protective, and composed as Gu Zi on her side—truly, being her family was a privilege.